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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

ATP Next Gen Finals: Fonseca stuns Fils on Jeddah debut as Tien clinch victory
  • December 18, 2024
  • 2 min read

ATP Next Gen Finals: Fonseca stuns Fils on Jeddah debut as Tien clinch victory

Joao Fonseca made a sparkling debut at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF on Wednesday, when he downed last year’s finalist and top seed Arthur Fils 3-4(9), 4-2, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1. Both players batted for aggressive court positioning, working their way inside the baseline and pummeling the ball with hefty pace and spin.

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ATP Next Gen Finals: Fils plots revenge while Mensik opens against Tien
  • December 17, 2024
  • 4 min read

ATP Next Gen Finals: Fils plots revenge while Mensik opens against Tien

The Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF begins with a flourish Wednesday, with all eight of the world’s best 20-and-under players in action in Jeddah. Top seed and 2023 finalist Arthur Fils, who headlines Blue Group’s evening session, will open his campaign against debutant Joao Fonseca, with the Frenchman aiming to overturn his 1-0

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ATP Next Gen Finals: Fils, Mensik, Michelsen know group opponents ahead of opener
  • December 16, 2024
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ATP Next Gen Finals: Fils, Mensik, Michelsen know group opponents ahead of opener

The world’s leading 20-and-under players learned their group fate for the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF on Sunday evening, when the official draw was conducted in Jeddah. Arthur Fils, a three-time ATP Tour titlist, is the top seed and leads Blue Group. The 20-year-old Frenchman will be joined by Jakub Mensik, Learner Tien

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Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic to play charity match ahead of Australia Open’s main event
  • December 14, 2024
  • 1 min read

Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic to play charity match ahead of Australia Open’s main event

Fans won’t have to wait for the start of competitive Australian Open action to see some of the world’s biggest names on court in Melbourne this January. The No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Jannik Sinner, record-10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam titlist Carlos Alcaraz are among those who will

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Djokovic, Sinner lead Australian Open entry list
  • December 14, 2024
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Djokovic, Sinner lead Australian Open entry list

A full complement of the ATP Tour’s leading stars will chase early Grand Slam glory in 2025 at January’s Australian Open. The No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Jannik Sinner leads the field at the hard-court major in Melbourne, where the Italian will defend his 2024 title. Sinner’s fellow top four stars Alexander Zverev,

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